Giant pot hole causes rush-hour chaos

A giant pot hole on the A1 close to Howald tunnel brought traffic to a grinding halt as several cars were left with flat tyres and the road had to be closed.

29.01.2013

(CS/mk) A giant pot hole on the A1 close to Howald tunnel brought traffic to a grinding halt as several cars were left with flat tyres and the road had to be closed.

Following weeks of cold temperatures, snow and ice, mixed with road salt, the rising temperatures at the start of the week together with heavy rain showers have left Luxembourg's streets somewhat worse for wear.

Several motorists on the A1 this morning were left with flat tyres after driving straight into a big pot hole at the Howald tunnel in direction of Trier.

At 8am the lane was closed for traffic for repair works, causing tail backs all the way to the A6 (Strassen) and A3 (Bettembourg). At 10.30am traffic was still slow and problems lasted until noon, when the pot hole was filled and the road re-opened.